Investigators are looking into an apparent kidnapping and robbery attempt in Ocean Beach on Jan 16.

Police said a man responded to a Craigslist ad for a camera lens and met with another man at a hotel room on Narragansett Street to purchase the item shortly after 2 p.m.

Detectives said when the victim arrived, the suspect threatened him with a handgun and forced the victim to drive him to the bank.

Reportedly, the bank was taking too long to get the money, and the suspect told the victim to drive away. The suspect did not get any money from the victim.

The suspect was described as being in his mid-20s, 6 feet tall, thin, wearing a hoodie. No one was injured, according to police.

Republican women’s group offers scholarships

Point Loma Peninsula Republican Women Federated (RWF), one of 23 RWF Clubs in San Diego County, is accepting applications from graduating seniors from high schools in Point Loma to compete for $2,000 for first-place scholarships or $1,000 for second place.

The San Diego County winner will compete with winners of seven southern-division counties for one of two additional “Charlotte Mousel” scholarships of $1,500 for first place or $1,000 for second place.

Applications are available at counseling offices at local high schools, along with more information about these scholarship opportunities. It is possible to earn up to $3,500 in scholarships from the group.

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Police probe kidnapping, robbery attempt Investigators are looking into an apparent kidnapping and robbery attempt in Ocean Beach on Jan 16. Police said a man responded to a Craigslist ad for a cam...